After months, or years, and several attempts at negotiating a settlement, a time comes when you need to move forward and take the case to trial. You might be the plaintiff or witness in the case, regardless, the testimony you give will have a significant bearing on the case. You are going to testify to some very important facts that need to be presented to the judge and the jury. At some point prior to trial, you may be summoned to attend a deposition, and if you are required to produce any documents with you, you will be sent a… Read More
Do you know how insurance companies determine the amount of damages they owe to an injured party in a personal injury lawsuit? Have you heard about a secret, mystical formula that they use to determine their payouts? Or maybe you’ve heard about computer programs that determines damage payouts. However, the formula used to calculate damages is no secret. But there are problems with it’s outcome. These problems are the result of a conflict of interests between the injured party and the insurance company. Insurance companies are known for trying to minimize their liability and payouts in personal injury claims. Insurance… Read More
Are you involved in a personal injury case after a car accident or work related injury? When you are the victim of negligence or a car wreck that is not your fault, you’ll have to negotiate and make claims with insurance companies who are looking to minimize their liability and amount of money they have to pay out in a case. You’ll need a personal injury lawyer on your side most time to negotiate and work through the tactics adjusters use to minimize their liability. However, just because you hire a personal injury lawyer does not mean that your personal… Read More
If you are involved in a personal injury case and you are either negotiating with the negligent party, mediating, or going to trial, one question you might want to ask yourself and especially ask your lawyer is the difference between a lump sum settlement and a structured settlement. Each of these types will impact your life in tremendous ways and know the difference between will greatly affect how you plan your future financial plans. What is a Lump Sum Settlement? After you’ve either come to an agreement with the third, negligent party or a verdict in a trial, you might… Read More
This time of year is usually a very joyous and happy time. Family and friends have a fun time reuniting and cherishing each other over food, conversation, and most likely the new appliances and gadgets that they get for christmas. After the holidays everyone is excited to get their loved ones over and show them the new gifts that plug in, turn on, and make their lives more exciting or efficient. However, with new gifts and purchases comes no guarantee that they will be safe or effective. You’ve probably heard of major incidents happening such as houses catching fire… Read More
Surely many of us have felt that moment of panic when we feel something momentarily lodge in our throat while we’re talking or laughing while we eat. For me it was a piece of gum after a friend of mine told a particularly funny joke. That being said, choking emergencies are no laughing matter! Below I’ll cover the tell-tale signs that someone is choking and what to do if you’re around someone who is choking. Signs and Symptoms The universal sign of a choking victim is the victim’s hands holding onto their neck and throat. If you suspect a person… Read More
After you have suffered an injury in car accident, at your workplace, or in any situation, you need to assess the situation and find the mechanism of injury or what caused your injury. Personal injury cases arise in a number of situations. Although many people in the U.S. might think these cases are frivolous and impose unnecessary burdens on people who are honest and hard working, you’d be surprised at the statistics behind how many Americans file personal injury lawsuits. Personal injury lawsuits only account for 4.4% of all lawsuits filed in the civil courts (16 million in 2012). In… Read More
I’ve been a cyclist for a handful of year now, and I’ve learned a few tips that will keep a biker safe and a motorist out of your hair. Although sometimes a bicycle accident is unavoidable, there are many that can be avoided or lessened in severity by keeping a few things in mind. Below are some helpful tips on how to travel safely by bicycle: 1. Pretend You’re Invisible It’s safe to assume that most drivers don’t pay too much attention to the presence of cyclists. For a valid reason, we are not as big, brightly colored, and covered… Read More
is very important and here at Loewy we know first hand how common it is for a child to be severely injured. In lieu of this, listed below are three common types of injuries to children, and how they can be prevented! Motor Vehicle Crash In the event of a car wreck, proper safety belt use is an absolute must. If you have a small child it is imperative that they be restrained in the correct car seat. As a rule of thumb, a child should be in a booster or car seat until the shoulder-lap safety belt can be… Read More
After a car accident, if you’ve suffered injuries then you need to get started filing an insurance claim so you medical expenses are covered and you don’t find yourself in a world of debt. Even if you just have liability coverage you still have a minimal amount of PIP coverage (personal injury protection) that pays for your medical expenses. We wanted to give you some of the procedural steps you need to take when you are filing an insurance claim and warn you of some of the troubleshooting you might encounter. Insurance companies of a reputation for trying to minimize… Read More
